The sun beam down heavily the majority of the weekend but Saturday saw some overcast skies and short drizzles of rain that cooled the concertgoers from scorching heat.
After a complimentary breakfast (a grea... Read more...

With vocals that are reminiscent of Michael Jackson, Francesco Yates opened my fourth day of Bluesfest. The Pharrel Williams-discovered Toronto teen brought to the stage a sense of experience and know-how to ... Read more...

Ottawa Bluesfest is just around the corner and now that I’ve told you about some of the headliners, I’m back with a list of the acts I’m most excited to check out this year. Since the festival has expanded to... Read more...

Jasmyn Burke of Weaves
We Canadians are so self-effacing that we rarely take the time to congratulate ourselves on our accomplishments. Here’s another example: When it comes to the independent music scene, ... Read more...

by Team RTT
This is the list you've all been waiting for. Ride the Tempo's Top Canadian Albums of 2014. This year, all the contributors were polled, so this list is based on the results of those who contri... Read more...

by Mark Anthony Brennan
Finally, a new video from Alvvays. The last one had Tiana convinced she wanted to marry Archie, but it's high time for something else from the Toronto band's excellent debut album.
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by Tiana Feng
Alvvays played two back to back shows at the Horseshoe this week. I chose to attend the Wednesday show, an additional one added after the Thursday one proved popular and had sold out. I figure... Read more...

by Mica McCurdy
Alvvay's have brought the shoe-gaze inspired "Archie, Marry Me" to life with a whimsical, yet heartwrenching, music video. Watch it for the cuts to a hand signing "Archie" and a bouquet o... Read more...

by Tiana Feng
Release Date: July 22nd, 2014
Label: Royal Mountain Reocrds/Polyvinyl Records
At its surface Alvvays' self-titled, is a collection of jangly-shoegaze pop tunes that were released at ... Read more...

by Tiana Feng
Last night Long Winter held Volume 4 of its wintery music and art series. I was a bit under the weather so I peeped in for a little bit and caught Alvvays and Sheezer in the main room.... Read more...